Easy Risotto

Pictured above is one of my absolute favorite foods.  Risotto.  The hubs and I are BIG fans of it and pair it with many things.  Our favorites?  Steak and lobster!  This time we had lobster tail and salad with our yummy risotto.  I hope you try this recipe as it is delicious and very customizable (recently we added shrimp and bacon to the risotto and it was incredible!!)

For the risotto:

1 Cup Arborio Rice

4 Cups chicken broth

1/2 Cup onion

1/2 Cup white wine (whatever you have on hand)

Mozzeralla Cheese

Herbs and spices to taste (salt, pepper, basil for example)

1.  Saute the onion in olive oil and butter until clear, then add the rice.  Quickly saute the rice until it smells a little "nutty"

2.  Add the white wine and allow to absorb.

3.  Ladle by ladle add the broth as seen below.  This step takes 25 minutes or so.  Wait until each ladle is almost done absorbing and add more (stir frequently)

4. When it looks nice and creamy, go ahead and add the cheese/spices to taste.  Also if adding any other ingredients (like ham, or cooked shrimp this is the time)

Now, prepare your other dinner elements!

Here we have a simple spinach salad with homemade dressing (recipe to follow) and a simple steamed lobster tail.  Perfect compliments to the risotto!  I hope you enjoy it!